Learn to Speak English. Асафова Г.К. - 31 стр.

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Lesson 5
USING THE TELEPHONE
I. NOTE
All telephone numbers in the United States have 10 digits a 3 digit area code,
plus a 7 digit local telephone number. Each state has at least one area code; some
states have more than one. Consult your local telephone directory for specific area
codes. When giving phone numbers, Americans normally list each digit individually
(i. e., 2-2-3-4-7-4-6, for 223-47-46).
You can dial directly over 150 countries from most U.S. telephones. To direct
dial, simply:
– Dial the hotel access code (check with the hotel operator; this number is usu-
ally 8 or 9);
– Dial 01l, the international access code;
– Dial the country code;
– Dial the city code;
– Dial the local number.
To call Paris, France, for example, you would dial:
– 011-33-1-local number in Paris.
Remember the time difference between various parts of the U.S. and your home.
The U.S. itself has four time zones: Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific. When it
is 9 a.m. in New York City, it's 6 a.m. in Los Angeles, California.
When staying at a hotel, you can charge a call to your room and pay for it when
you check out. However, sometimes hotels will impose a surcharge, and it is cheaper
to use a telephone credit card. Check with your hotel operator about this.
II. DIALOGUE
Operator: How can I help you?
You: I'd like to make an international call.
Operator: You can dial directly from your room if you like.
You: What? I'm sorry. I don't understand what to do.
Operator: Just hang up, then dial 011, your country and city codes, and your number.
You: O.K, fine. Thanks for your help.
Operator: Would you like to charge the call to your room or pay with a credit card?
You: To my room.
Operator: All right. I'll take care of it for you. Have a nice evening.
(You dial the correct number and wait several seconds until your call goes through).

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